Light switch bracket question

Jm13004 · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:01 pm Post subject: Light switch bracket question

My light switch is bad (ohm tested it). I would like to use the light switch with screw terminals on the right which appears to be from an early beetle, but the bracket attachment is different. I have a 57' Single Cab. Is there to remove the angle bracket from the light switch without breaking it? I did a search and failed to find a solution.
Thanks

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teahead · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2020 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Light switch bracket question

Just straighten out that beetle bracket and drill/tap a new hole need be.
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coolerthanelvis · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Light switch bracket question

Drill out the two rivets holding the metal can on each switch and swap them. Replace with #4 screws and nuts/lockwashers. Maybe add a dab of green locktite for peace of mind. The head of the #4 screw will fit nicely in the recess of the bakelite on the back side, nuts/lockwashers go on the "front" metal side.
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Jm13004 · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 4:42 pm Post subject: Re: Light switch bracket question

Thanks guys,
I just obtained an early screw terminal light switch. I'm going to try your suggestion though Elvis and and keep a good spare.

Eric&Barb · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Light switch bracket question

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=710114&highlight=headlight+switch
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